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The holiday is approaching so I thought I would write about Valentine's Day because to me, it seems so very commercialized. I decided I would come up with a list of ten ways for couples and single folks alike to celebrate a day that is supposed to be about loving one another, not about buying stuff for one another and eating out at some expensive restaurant. So, here is to a green, healthy valentine's day this year.
On Valentine's Day:
1. Call a relative that you love and don't often make the time to talk to. The time you spend waiting in line at a restaurant could be used talking to your grandma. My grandma lost the love of her life a year and a half ago and I know she will appreciate an "I love you."
2. This one is easy and simple enough -- pamper yourself. During these cold winter months, our skin tends to dry up, so take the time to moisturize and think about each part of your body and how blessed you are to have such a beautiful and unique self.
3. Drink lots of water. If you are in a relationship, challenge your partner to get in their full 32 to 64 ounces of water. We need to keep hydrated and by doing so, you are loving yourself and will feel good for drinking all that healthy h20.
4. Meditate. This is something that can be done alone in a quiet room or with a partner. Listen to your own breathing or listen to your partner's breathing and let go of the things that are stressing you out.
5. Eat your favorite meal. Take the time to cook something healthy and yummy that makes your belly happy. I like to chop vegetables because I find it to be methodical and easy -- I don't have to think about anything else but the job at hand and it is stress relieving.
6. Write yourself, lover, or best friend a love note. You can think about all the things you love about yourself and write it down -- it would be a great self esteem boost. Or, give a friend or lover a list of all the things that you love about them, let them know why they are important in your life all year long -- not just on Valentine's Day.
7. Take a nap. Sleep is so good for the body and soul. If you've been extra busy lately, this might just be the perfect thing to make your day. Isn't napping a lot better than spending hours at a busy restaurant? Don't get me wrong, I don't mind dining out sometimes, but a yummy homemade meal followed by a nap sure sounds nice.
8. Go outside. Take the time to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors even if it is cold outside. If you live in a city, try to find your way to the park or if you live in the country (like me) take a few minutes to hike or just step outside and reflect.
9. Read your favorite book. Chances are, you already own your favorite book so you don't have to buy anything and you get some great time to relax and be happy. If you feel like you have to give someone a gift, give away books from your library that you enjoyed and held on to.
10. Laugh. Laughter is one of the best forms of love and the more the better. I've never been tired of laughing, I've hurt from laughing so hard, but I've never been tired of it.
